Shelf Bowing

[mocha 75]

Well this isn’t good. Was supposed to support 1000 pounds per shelf. Would plywood on top of the shelf help distribute the weight more to prevent bowing?

 

[sde1500]

I’d drain it and get a new stand. 0% chance that can support the tank, and most definitely not on the wire alone. Maybe with plywood supporting it. But I’d still not chance it.

 

[rayadog]

Yea if you don’t want a new stand I’d at least get some wood that touches all 4 edges of the stand frame. The structural part of the stand is probably sound but the wire is not serious load bearing; maybe full of pantry items.